Most Tennessee motorists have heard warnings about driving too fast. Speeding is a factor in over a quarter of fatal motor vehicle accidents. But what many people don't realize is that driving too slowly is a problem on the road, too. It can upset a delicate balance....
Car crash damages may be difficult to recover
For most Tennessee residents, the most dangerous thing they do every day is getting behind the wheel of their car. It’s not that driving is inherently likely to cause harm; it’s simply that car accidents are everyday occurrences. Thankfully, most car crashes are minor...
Accident-related injuries to the TMJ
The temporomandibular joint, which is the hinge between the jaw and the rest of the skull, can sometimes be injured in an auto accident. Perhaps this happened to you not long ago in Jackson, Tennessee. If so, you may have the grounds to file a claim against the other...
Why teens in TN are at a high risk of dying in a car accident
A study has revealed that teenage drivers are four times as likely as adults to die in car accidents. According to researchers, distracted driving is the likely cause of the leading cause of death for teenagers. Teenagers are much more likely than adults to use...
3 types of photos to document a car accident
If you are in a car crash, almost immediately after, you will notice that the accident scene floods with emergency services personnel and other roadside workers. Crews show up to remove vehicular debris off the roads and tow trucks arrive to drive damaged vehicles...
Teens and the elderly drive old cars with no ESC or side airbags
If you own a newer vehicle in Tennessee, then chances are that it comes with electronic stability control and side airbags. The safety benefits cannot be denied; ESC, in particular, can be as effective as seat belts in preventing car crash deaths. It helps a vehicle...
Five ways for truck drivers to fight off fatigue
Commercial trucking is stressful, and the hours are long. That's why truckers in Tennessee should not be surprised if they constantly feel drowsy. On the other hand, they should not be indifferent to their condition as it can make them unsafe on the road. Below are...
3 ways social media may complicate a car crash
Social media usage has become increasingly popular in the last two decades. While only 5% of Americans regularly used social media in 2005, nearly 75% do today. Posting to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or another platform after a car crash, though, may be more trouble...
Post-traumatic stress disorder after a car accident
For people in Tennessee who are involved in serious car accidents, post-traumatic stress disorder is an invisible injury that some people suffer. People who have been seriously injured in car accidents should understand the signs of PTSD and get help if they are...
Why hands-free cellphone usage while driving is not risk-free
Many people nowadays have hands-free technology in their car, truck, SUV, etc. The problem with this technology, however, is that it gives drivers a false sense of security. It lets them believe that they can safely talk or text on their cellphones while driving. The...